Lead Python Developer

Comtact Ltd ,
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Overview

The Job: Comtact is a well-established, entrepreneurial, technology company focused on delivering cyber-security and cloud transformation to some of the UK’s most respected brands. We are expanding our software development team and are seeking experienced Python developers to work on an exciting new cyber security platform. Working with a highly experienced Product Manager in a growing team, this position will work as a core member and possibly development lead for this solution which is due for launch this year. The role includes designing, configuring, deploying, a SaaS based cyber platform designed to address some of the biggest challenges facing businesses in the UK. We are seeking candidates for either developer or lead developer positions that have extensive experience in working with next generation development environments. Our multi-tiered platform will be delivered through Azure Cloud services based upon a Django Web Framework, MariaDB, Elastic Stack and React.js Developers with a background in these technologies and delivery through Azure would be ideal candidates. We have an exciting roadmap that will include future work in Data Analytics and AI so we seek engineers that thrive in a dynamic environment where everyone contributes to the growth of this solution. We seek candidates that have experience developing commercially viable solutions where they are: Working in an Agile software engineering environment to deliver awesome features that will delight our customers and serve our business well. Writing software in an iterative environment using continuous integration and continuous delivery. Working in a collaborative environment to design, prove, document, engineer, test, deploy, scale and operate software. Contributing technically to ensure design feasibility; approach; usability; architecture; code quality; testability; scalability; and performance. Suggesting appropriate technologies, techniques and standards to help deliver our goals. Interested in CyberSecurity and protecting businesses against cyber attacks Location: Milton Keynes Our head office is based in the centre of Milton Keynes in our state of the art Spaces workspace, with a large terrace, pool table, breakout space and coffee shop. Milton Keynes has great transportation links and plenty of local amenities. We strive to ensure that the office environment is a fun and productive place with plenty of social activities. Comtact is a passionately committed to building a great solution and that starts with a great team that is creative, engaged and seeks to grow and develop in their career. We want everyone to share in our combined success and have developed a work environment to foster these goals. This role will continue to grow with our business and an ideal candidate would tackle new challenges and is energized by building world class solutions that transform cybersecurity. Must Have Skills Experience of examining software to determine requirements for new/modified systems Experience of writing and coding individual programs to specification Experience of contributing to a codebase with regular code reviews Desirable Skills Experience of collecting relevant user behaviour data from websites and mobile apps Experience of designing and building interfaces Experience of planning and maintaining database structures Experience of tests and corrects software programs Experience of implementing and evaluating software Experience of writing operational documentation and providing subsequent support and training for users Package And Benefits: Salary £65- 80k based on experience and total compensation that may include Stock Grants and Release Bonuses. ADDITIONAL COMPANY BENEFITS Excellent training and self-development opportunities Flexible working hours and Casual Dress Creative and Collaborative environment designed to help you do your best work Work with an experienced team that have all previously driven high growth companies The opportunity to join a growing company at a pivotal point of our evolution Subsidised gym Membership Company Events and social hours A great environment to work in where team spirit and your individual contribution will always be rewarded. Year-round fruit and refreshments, freely available to everyone. Pizza Tuesday - every other Tuesday every month Regular team building events Access to learning, wellness and fun events through our Spaces offices. Company open feedback process - tell the team how we can, and the company can improve Birthday day off as extra holiday 5- and 10-year service awards Bi-annual awards for great performance with prize-giving. Charity day - one day off for you to help a charity of your choosing Structured training programmes set with your manager to ensure your thirst for improvement is met and desire for career progression is recognised and facilitated. Opportunity to attend vendor events in UK No upper limits or glass ceiling with management opportunities for those who wish to persue these 1